Mark Seck had a job offer at Fidelity Capital Markets waiting for him when he graduated from college. Then the financial crisis hit, and his start date was pushed back - indefinitely. 

A temporary desk at a family friend's real estate firm changed his trajectory, and when Fidelity called back, he turned down the finance career he had been planning to pursue for years.

That decision changed everything. 

Today, Mark is a Development Partner at JLB Partners, leading their expansion into Greater Boston. Just over a year in, the office is already pushing multiple deals in one of the most demanding markets in the country. 

Rens and Mark discuss JLB's unique approach to development, the challenges rent control legislation could bring for investment in Massachusetts, and the tenacity it takes to keep building here. 

If Greater Boston multifamily development is on your radar, Mark is someone you'll want to hear from. 

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